Badlands Daily: April 4, 2025 – Tariffs, Lawfare & the Global Shakeup

Hosted by CannCon and Chris Paul, this episode of Badlands Daily unpacks a whirlwind of breaking news, global intrigue, and political realignments. The hosts dive into the new Trump-era tariffs shaking up trade with China, exposing how the de minimis loophole has allowed billions in unchecked imports, many linked to fentanyl precursors. They tackle the fresh wave of MeToo-style allegations, with Russell Brand and Matt Taibbi both in the crosshairs, and discuss the strategic takedown of Marine Le Pen, drawing parallels to Trump’s own legal persecution.

They break down revelations about Chief Justice Roberts' shady week in a Czech mansion with lawfare architect Norm Eisen, the VA’s shocking $380k monthly web contract scam, and explosive firings from Trump’s National Security Council, rumored to be linked to SignalGate. Also featured: Macron’s meltdown over Trump’s trade war, Elon vs. the EU, GAO fraud stats that validate Doge, and a laughably ironic JFK Courage Award for Mike Pence.

From America’s economic sovereignty to the inner rot of global institutions, this one’s a Friday firestorm.